Ombra International hits its 9th release with artists from Italy, Germany & France.
On the A side, the Parisian darkwave live band, Order89 (FLVN & Jordisorder fame) kick off the vinyl followed by Berlin strong holds Local Suicide & Curses with a slinky cold wave tinged collaboration.
Parma‘s techno-rock duo, dog.ma go full throttle with guitars and dark 80s synths on the flip with ‘Warriors’, while another Italian quickly rising new comer, Amarcord closes out the 12“ with the psy-chedelic-italo-wave jam, ‘Trees‘.
12″ Tracklist:
Side A 01. ORDER89 – Future 02. Local Suicide, Curses – Who Cares
The nice folks from St. Petersburg-based dark disco syndicateOBERWAVE invited us to come to Russia for the very first time to play at their second anniversary events at Union Bar in St. Petersburg and Pluton Club in Moscow this weekend. In anticipation for that we recorded a mix with them with our most favorite slow & dark disco gems of the last months.
Tracklist: MANOID – Forests Balaban – Takarini Tecwaa – 19th Street Lost (Urexboyfriend Remix) Monality – Itsula John Parsley – Do Not Wear My Coat (Inigo Vontier Remix) Fabio Fabio – You Got It Autarkic – Powerhouse (Evil Version) INTERZN – Zone 1 Cantor – Etheremin (Concret Remix) Italo Brutalo – Never HArd (Rigopolar Remix) K-Effect, Leonor – Submerged City (Synth Barrett Remix) Rina – Roboto Discussion
Our friends at the Berlin-based art magazine Lodownpublished our new DJ mix ‘Quixotic Exotic’ yesterday which we recorded live at our flat on Sunday. It’s mostly post-disco bangers, with loads of African percussions & vox, synths, wave stuff by the likes of Marvin & Guy, Bawrut, Aurum Miles, KIWI and many more. Have a listen and let us know what you think below!
Tracklist: 01. Meditation (Edit) 02. Meditation 03. Tutan Jamon 04. Tutan Jamon (1001 Nights Vocal Version) 05. Meditation (Instrumental Mix) 06. Tutan Jamon (Instrumental Mix) 07. Tutan Jamon (1001 Nights Intrumental Version)
EP Info: Having previously featured on Eskimo Recordings’ 2018 compilation ‘The Purple Collection’ as one half of Languages, Franz Matthews returns to the label alongside fellow Berliners Local Suicide with the ‘Meditation / Tutan Jamon’, 2 tracks of heady disco that join the dots between the German capital and the sun soaked souks of North Africa.
Despite living on the same street for 4 years Franz Matthews and Vamparela & Brax Moody from Local Suicide only recently met through their common friend Sam Berdah (Days of Being Wild, Club Bizarre). Making up for lost time, the trio soon found themselves bonding in the studio, digging into their love of both the esoteric and travelling, and together channelled those passions into 2 spiritually infused numbers.
‘Meditation’ was the first result of this inspired partnership, appropriately recorded at the same time that Matthews was also recording music for a meditation app, and features a freeform stream of consciousness from Vamparela over a suitably hypnotic backing of wistful guitars and breezy rhythms. ‘Tutan Jamon‘ meanwhile shares its DNA with recent Eskimo releases by the likes of Simple Symmetry and SHMLSS, the track built around a couple of very Egyptian influenced riffs and comes in two distinct versions.
Between his production studio MOWD, his duo Languages, and his solo electronic project, Franz Matthews keeps himself busy. Making Berlin his hometown for the past 5 years, the Franco-German producer and DJ has always kept one hand in the Indie Dance world, while the other wanders in more Psychedelic Pop realms, a winning combination that’s seen him release music on imprints such as Eskimo Recordings, Days of Being Wild, Rockets & Ponies.
Local Suicide, aka DJs and producers Brax Moody and Vamparela, meanwhile have made a name for themselves putting on some of the most infamous underground parties Berlin has to offer, running their acclaimed blog and still finding time to make waves with their productions, a wild fusion of new wave, acid, slow techno and post-disco that has seen them work with the likes of Rodion, Mijo and Curses in recent years.
Downloads: Download EP Artwork HERE Download Info Sheet HERE
“Acid-flecked, desert rock-informed nu disco, “Meditation” is both propulsive and zen.” – RA
“From Berlin to the Sahara, Franz Matthews and Local Suicide have created a truly exotic piece of music…the sound of a desert oasis techno-disco”Magnetic Mag
“Berlin-based trio blend post-punk intentions with a techno aesthetic on this pulsing new release.” – Mystic Sons
“Meditation has an incredible loose hypnotic groove, this is music for those messier moments, it’s the perfect track for the sun rising after a perfect night’s clubbing with friends.We fully expect to hear this emanating from beach bar speakers across the Mediterranean through-out summer 2019. “– Le Visiteur
“Franz Matthews and Brax Moody and Vamparela make life better. Seriously, when Franz does his music the world sings. When Brax and Vamparela do their thing, the concrete sidewalks churn and wave like the world is going to melt between their musical shimmer.” – comeherefloyd
“Un muy buen single que incluye riffs de guitarra, la voz de Vamparela y un excelente groove en el bajo. Algo que fácilmente podría caer en la categoría de deep disco.” nonacienmanchester
Selected Quotes: “I like!”Perel “Cool Stuff”My Favorite Robot “This is great”RSS Disco “Nice”Dada Disco “Freshy release, support”Damon Jee “Killer EP”Tronik Youth
Supported By: Gabriel Ferreira, Red Axes, Carl Craig, Slam, John Digweed, My Favorite Robot, Tronik Youth, Horse Meat Disco, SMHLSS, Satin Jackets, Ilya Santana, Simonlebon, Andrew Till, Teknobrat, Leri Ahel, Laurent Diouf, DJ T, Patrick Selzer, Raphael Dincsoy, Ilario Alicante, ROTCIV, Perel, Marc O’Neil, Martin Saupe, Joseph Capriati, Markantonio, Dodi Palese, I-Robots, Gai Barone, Mystery Affair, Sammy W, Anton Banks, Rigopolar, Moderna, RSS Disco, Acid Washed, Alexi Delano, Dada Disco, Damon Jee, Kiara Scuro, Sexy Lazer, Sam Berdah, Tronik Youth, Stinky Grooves,Roe Deers, Anton Berezin, Ixpe, Oxymore, Jeff Hickmott, As Smooth As, John Buergin, Fernando Miranda, David Phillips,
DSP Coverage & Charts: Spotify Playlists: Afterhours, New Music Friday Belgium, Yoga Electronica, Café del mar I Ibiza Chill Out, Balearic Beat, Apple Music Playlists: Acid Stag, Beatport: Featured Release Deezer Playlists: Bedroom Electronic, Juno Download Genre Charts: #9 (Peak), Facebook Post Beatport Release Charts: #54 (Peak) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (India): #6 Meditation (Original Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Germany): #37 Meditation (Original Version) iTunes All Genres Single Charts (India): #169 Meditation (Original Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (France): #127 Meditation (Edit) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Australia): #149 Meditation (Edit) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Hungary): #116 Tutan Jamon (Original Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Switzerland): #59 Tutan Jamon (Original Version)
Our first mix of 2018 is for our dear friends at 44100Hz Social Club. It includes some of our most favorite slow/warm up tracks of 2017 and was recorded a few weeks ago at our residency at Berlin’s club Chalet. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
01. Simple Symmetry – Plane Goes East (OST version) 02. Chloé – The Backlash 03. Mr BC ft. L. Longchamp – Glamour Morgue (Freudenthal Remix) 04. Yarni – Granny’s Garden 05. Ibu Selva – Selva 06. Unknown Archetype – Into Ether 07. Marc Houle – Failure 08. Satori – Sherazade and her never ending stories 09. Drew Moyo – Chingoma 10. ??? – Lost In The Centre 11. Pino – Dreamer 12. Coco Monad – Kervan
Artists: Theus Mago & Local Suicide Title: Komm Ins Loch EP Remixer: Aera & Colossio Label:Duro Distribution: Symphonic Distribution Cat No: DURO019 Format: Digital Release Date: January 18th, 2019 (Available on streaming services: February 1st, 2019)
Tracklist:
01. Komm Ins Loch (Original Version) 02. Komm Ins Loch (Aera Remix) 03. Komm Ins Loch (Colossio Remix)
After a fantastic solo single in late 2018, Theus Mago is back with more club heat, this time in collaboration with the Local Suicide duo on his own co-run Duro label, while Aera and Colossio remix.
Theus Mago is the alter-ego of established Mexican producer Mateo González. Responsible for projects such as Bufi (Kitsuné/Discotexas) and Sonido Fantasma (Turbo Recordings) he has a deeply expressive, freeform sound that mixes darker moods with beautiful synths. After releasing a series of EPs inspired by Philip K. Dick’s Ubik, he now works with Berlin-based DJs and real-life couple Brax Moody (Munich) and Vamparela (Thessaloniki) who have been collaborating and making waves together since 2007. The pair has found success releasing on Canada’s My Favorite Robot Records and Multi Culti, and San Francisco’s Roam.
The excellent lead single has lyrics translated from German to English as ‘Come Into The Hole’. This double entendre can be taken as the never-ending vortex of deep space, as well as the dark recesses of underground clubs, which is where the track will resonate. It has sparkling keys and droning synths laid over big rubbery kicks. Post-punk vocals bring a dark energy and slight EBM feel as the jacking percussion drives it along and gets the floor in a sweat.
The first fantastic remix comes from Aera, who has recently released his own album ‘The Sound Path’ on Permanent Vacation. With a heavy hand on the filter, Aera removes most of the sparkling highs of the track in favour of its more foreboding frequencies. His remix was one of the highlights at the Innervisions Off Sonar Open Air event, during Áme‘s back to back set with Dixon and at Tomorrowland during Solomun‘s set. On the flip side, Colossio’s vital interpretation of the track is brighter, as the Mexican artist who recently made a debut splash with his four track EP ‘Moto’ on Calypso Records, enlivens and accentuates the vocals, making for something that is fresh and arresting.
This is another excellent release from this young but essential and rapidly growing label.
Downloads: Download EP Artwork HERE Download Info Sheet HERE
Selected DJ Quotes: ‘Magnificent’ Andrew Weatherall ‘Grandi!’ Marvin Guy ‘Great’ Red Axes ‘Love This’ Justin Robertson ‘Oh yes! komm mit mir ins schwarze Loch!’ Perel
Press Quotes: ‘Komm Ins Loch’ is a woozy and slow burning vocal-led number that joins the dots between EBM techno and nu-disco’ Juno ‘three brilliantly executed club tracks’ DJ Mag ‘This collaborative EP is a masterful blend of styles, merging Local Suicide’s characteristic catchy techno-disco sound with the darker notes typical of Theus Mago’ The Partae
Chart Results/Store Coverage: Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Charts: Komm Ins Loch EP #5 Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Release Charts: Original Version #15 Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Release Charts: Aera Remix #14 Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Release Charts: Colossio Remix #16 Beatport ‘Best New Indie Dance / Nu Disco January 2019 Beatport Featured Charts Indie Dance / Nu Disco Beatport Closing Essentials: Indie Dance / Nu Disco November 2019 Beatport Future Classic Charts: Indie Dance / Nu Disco Beatport Secret Weapons Charts: Indie Dance / Nu Disco Juno Featured Charts Minimal / Tech House Juno Minimal / Tech House Charts: #12 Juno Newsletter Feature 02/2019 iTunes Dance Release Charts (Venezuela): #31 Komm Ins Loch EP iTunes Dance Single Charts (Lithuania): #36 Komm Ins Loch (Original Version) iTunes Dance Single Charts (Spain): #45 Komm Ins Loch (Original Version) iTunes Dance Single Charts (Switzerland): #137 Komm Ins Loch (Original Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (South Africa): #14 Komm Ins Loch (Aera Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (France): #43 Komm Ins Loch (Aera Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Switzerland): #46 Komm Ins Loch (Aera Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Japan): #187 Komm Ins Loch (Aera Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Ireland): #8 Komm Ins Loch (Colossio Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (South Africa): #13 Komm Ins Loch (Colossio Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Israel): #145 Komm Ins Loch (Colossio Remix)
Artists: Mijo & Local Suicide Title: Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP Label: Roam Recordings Cat No: RoM060 Format: 12″ / Digital Release Date: July 20th, 2018
Tracklist:
Side A 01. Edo Kai Tora (Original Version) 02. Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix)
Side B 03. Ganz Falsch (Original Version) 04. Ganz Falsch (Simple Symmetry Remix)
Digital Exclusives: 05. Edo Kai Tora (Mexico City Version) 06. Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funk Extended Remix)
Mexican Dj & producer Mijo and Berlin duo Local Suicide collide in a wonderfully fresh and inventive collaboration on their latest EP ‘Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch‘. Local Suicide, comprised of couple Brax Moody (Munich) and Vamparela (Thessaloniki), weaves in their signature blend of Post-Disco, New Wave, Jacking Acid, and Slow Dark Techno while Mijo injects his own stylings of the Latin Techno that he helped to define and create.
The result is a spacious, energetic, and stunning product from start to finish. As the latest installment from San Francisco-based label Roam Recordings, which specializes in Dark Disco, Post Techno, EBM, and Acid, ‘Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch‘ is an impressive sonic feat that will leave you dancing all night.The EP opens with the original ‘Edo Kai Tora‘, an infectious uptempo track with hypnotic, oscillating synths and an undeniable groove. Greek Vamparela of Local Suicide brings her voice to the track. The result is a sultry, spoken vocal that repeats the resounding phrase ‘Edo Kai Tora‘, which in Greek translates into ‘Here And Now’. The words themselves couldn’t be more fitting to the overall feel of the project, which has an extremely ‘in the moment’ sensibility to it. In ‘Ganz Falsch‘, Mijo and Local Suicide revitalize the electronic boogie, keeping things light and fun with a warbling bass hook juxtaposed with a playful, spitting rhythmic vocal.Supporting the EP, Berlin-based DJ/Producer Sascha Funke along with Moscow Duo Simple Symmetry lend their talents to create standout reinterpretations of both title tracks. Where Sascha Funke fleshes out the darker, cosmic undertones of ‘Edo Kai Tora‘, Simple Symmetry mix in an extra kick of pop and funk sensibilities to the project by layering rhythmic, post-punk garage style guitars into ‘Ganz Falsch‘, bringing to mind the underground indie rock scene of Southern California. The project comes to a delightful close with an additional digital bonus track – an energetic dance version of ‘Ganz Falsch‘.As a whole, the EP is an electric, collaborative accomplishment of unique sonic character, versatile and exemplifying the best of each producers creative talents. ‘Edo Kai Tora/Ganz Falsch‘ is set for release this July 20thunder Roam Recordings.
Downloads: Download EP Artwork HERE Download Info Sheet HERE
DJ Charts: andhim, Damon Jee, HOSH, Maxi Aubert, Denis Stockhausen, DIMTA, The Back Room, Cisky, Shir Khan, Robot Scientists, Curses, DIMTA, Simon Lloyd Selected DJ Quotes: “grrrreat music!”CHLOÉ (LUMIÈRE NOIRE) “Like the tunes!” RED AXES (Disco Halal / Garzen) “Great Ep!” ARNAUD REBOTINI (Black Strobe) “NICE ONE!” JENNIFER CARDINI (Correspondant Records) “Killlllerrrr!!” AERA (Innervisions / Hivern Discs) “Love the whole record” PEREL (DFA) “Dope as always” MY FAVORITE ROBOT (Crosstown Rebels / Life & Death)
Selected Press Quotes:
“…from dark disco to EBM, jacking acid, and warped post-punk” XLR8R
“…electronic boogie with an arpeggiated bass line and chopped vocals that Moscow duo Simple Symmetry turns into a post-punk anthem”DJ MAG IT
“…sharper than a hypodermic needle fresh from a bag, it’s going to tattoo your eardrums and make your soul dance until its feet bleed or fall off. In a good way, obviously.” 44,100 HZ SOCIAL CLUB
“…Ganz Falsch is a properly neon-lit nu-disco jam, that’s bound to get you boogying right into the stratosphere”JUNO
“…It is the voice of Vamparela that turns the goth /dark beat of Mijo into a cult anthem. Big proof of the no wave/ dark explosion that is happening in Greece at the moment.” AVOPOLIS
“…finest Electro Boogie which playfully references electronica, new wave and spheric synths” FAZE
Supported By: Jennifer Cardini, Chloé, Arnaud Rebotini, Acid Washed, Robert Owens, andhim, Lena Willikens, Damon Jee, Acid Pauli, Âme, Aera, Red Axes, V, Mystery Affair, Shir Khan, Don Rimini, Il Est Vilaine, Noah Pred, Patrick Selzer, Moderna, Jonny Cruz, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Nadja Lind, Clark Davis, RSS Disco, Daniel Nitsch, Perel, Franz Matthews, Lars Tuncay, Christian Schmidt, Marc O’Neil, Manuel Lauro, Martin Saupe, Elektro Uwe, Axel Karakasis, Echonomist, Sobek, Sasha Carassi, Luigi Madonna, Markantonio, Fabio Giannelli, Olderic, Dodi Palese, I-Robots, Modular Project, Serial Experiments, Tom Wheeler, Liquid Youth, Switchdance, Shawn Reynaldo, DJ Javimar, Rob Warner, Ximo Noguera, Yoikol, Richard Rossa, Mimetic, Slam, John Digweed, Sasha, Ross Telford, Paul Budd, Soft Rocks, Last Waltz, Radio Slave, Duncan Gray, Echoplex, Louk, Art Jefferson, Ste Knight, Damian Lazarus, Alexi Delano, Robert Owens, Rob Sperte, Harry Ruffner, Duke Shin, Jonathan Barnes, Jon Pareles,…
Chart Results/Store Coverage: Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Release Charts: #19Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Best New Release Staff Picks: #1Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix) Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Single Charts: #19Ganz Falsch (Simple Symmetry Remix) Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Single Charts: #20Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix) Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Single Charts: #95 Ganz Falsch (Original Version) Beatport Indie Dance / Nu Disco Single Charts: #81 Edo Kai Tora (Original Version) Beatport Opening Tracks August 2018: #10Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP Beatport Best New Indie Dance / Nu Disco August 2018: #17Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix) Juno Download Minimal /Tech House Release Charts: #3Edo Kai Tora (Original Version) Juno Download Staff Selection: #7Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP Juno Recommends Minimal / Tech House August 2018: Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP Juno Minimal / Tech House Selection July 2018: Edo Kai Tora / Ganz Falsch EP iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Germany): #174 Edo Kai Tora (Original Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Sweden): #10 Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (South Africa): #15 Edo Kai Tora (Sascha Funke Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (France): #110 Ganz Falsch (Original Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Costa Rica): #26 Ganz Falsch (Mexico City Version) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Costa Rica): #27 Ganz Falsch (Simple Symmetry Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Italy): #71 Ganz Falsch (Simple Symmetry Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Switzerland): #32 Ganz Falsch (Simple Symmetry Remix) iTunes Electronic Single Charts (Russia): #174 Ganz Falsch (Simple Symmetry Remix)
Info: Artists: Rodion, Local Suicide Title: Le Nez D’une Generation (Part Of ‘The Second Gathering’ Compilation) Label: Sisters & Brothers / HFN Music Cat No: hfn79 Format: Digital Release Date: 04.05.2018
Tracklist: 01. Rodion & Local Suicide – Le Nez D’une Generation 02. Fufanu – Liability (Mansisters City Mix) 03. mode_alone – Manscape Yourself To Death 04. Russian Girls – Tíminn 05. Andi – Spúkí Woogie
It’s time for the Second Gathering – the latest instalment of the Sisters & Brothers project that combines the curational talents of Kasper Bjørke and Sexy Lazer – showcasing some amazing talent from around their global network of producer friends. As with First Gathering, five tracks are selected that represent the more leftfield leanings of the duo.
Opening the release, Rodion and Local Suicide bring us ‘Le Nez D’Une Génération’ – a low slung electro chugger with a killer vocal fragment.
Next up is ‘Liability (The Mansisters City Mix)’ by Fufanu – the Icelandic band whose rock meets electronica sound inspired The Mansisters (aka Kasper Bjørke and Sexy Lazer) to provide this killer rework. A motorik beat produces the grounding for a hypnotic groove, and cold wave vibes wash over.
mode_alone aka Bryan Mette, one half of NYC’s superduo Whatever/Whatever, drops ‘Manscape Yourself To Death’ which offers up shades of ESG and other New York post punk luminaries – tight drums and slack, narcotic synths provide the vibe in spades.
‘Tíminn’ is the next transmission from a previous Sisters & Brothers favourite – Russian Girls, consisting of Gulli from Fufanu, the Iclandic band who recently stirred a buzz with their album ‘Sports’. Here we get a suitably sleazy trip through the underworld – the sense of mischief is palpable – egged on by a slinky mid tempo groove reminiscent of Suicide.
‘Spúkí Woogie’ by Andi completes the release, a cheeky melody adds to the sense of wonkiness which takes on a new level with the vocals – a left-field curveball for sure.
Downloads: Download EP Artwork HERE Download Info Sheet HERE
Artist: Rodion & Local Suicide Title: Abu Dhabi / True Love Floats EP Remixes: Moscoman, Fairmont, Los Mekanikos Format: 12″ / Digital Cat No: MFR158 Physical Release Date: August 25, 2017 Digital Release Date: September 1, 2017 Label: My Favorite Robot Records Distribution: Triple Vision
Tracklist: 01. Rodion, Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (Original Version) 02. Rodion, Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (Los Mekanikos Remix) 03. Rodion, Local Suicide, Alibey – True Love Floats (Original Version) 04. Rodion, Local Suicide, Alibey – True Love Floats (Moscoman Remix) 05. Rodion, Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (Fairmont Remix – Digital Exclusive)
Artwork & Photos: Download the Cover Artwork HERE (Photo: Konstantina Paschalidou) Download new Press Photos HERE (Photo: Konstantina Paschalidou)
Rodion is an Italian classical piano player and acclaimed producer whose albums and EPs for the likes of Gomma, Nein & Nang have helped to reshape modern disco. Also one half of Alien Alien and boss of the Roccodisco label, he is a real studio visionary who for ten years has mixed up classical, trance and psychedelic sounds. He makes everything from chamber music to computer game soundtracks, has remixed Giorgio Moroder and counts the likes of Tim Sweeney, Erol Alkan and DJ Hell as fans. Berlin-based duo/couple Brax Moody and Vamparela aka Local Suicide have been collaborating together since 2007, either as a DJ duo, in bands, or as remixers and producers. They have played all over the world and are in favour with the likes of XLR8R, Thump and Mixmag for their fusions of slow techno, post disco and acid.
These original analog tracks were recorded between 2014 and 2016 in Rodion’s vintage studio in Berlin. They came about when they all met following one of his gigs just after he moved there, and after being in touch online for a while. During one of the nights, Rodion brought friend, producer and singer Alibey (part of the Belgrade DJ collective Beyond House and a famous record digger) to contribute.
Impressive opener ‘Abu Dhabi’ includes samples from field recordings from all over the world. The most prominent is the recording from an airport in Bangkok—where Brax Moody and Vamparela were waiting to catch their plane to Saigon—and it ended up being the main vocal hook. The alluring track is a wonky feeling number with gurgling synth lines and gentle releases of white noise lulling you into the groove. A searching synth line and distant siren add urgency and the whole thing feels urban and futuristic.
Comprised of Mexico City producers Max Jones and Eddie Mercury, Los Mekanikos combine raw hypno-rhythm tracks with pumping grooves that pay homage to Chicago, Detroit and Berlin. Their special remix is another late night and unhinged number that encourages you to freak out amongst the panning and paranoid synth patterns and robotic grooves.
Then comes the brilliant ‘True Love Floats’ with Alibeys singing and Vamparela’s vocoded vocals. The interplay between the two is tense and alien and makes for a perfectly inhuman groove with popping bell sounds, undulating pads and spooky deep space ambiance.
Remixing this one is Berlin via Tel Aviv artist of the moment and Disco Halal label head Moscoman, whose raw machine grooves have impressed on labels like ESP Institute, Correspondant and I’m a Cliche. His slow and purposeful version is deep and psychedelic with disorientating vocals and blistered synths wallowing in a menacing urban landscape. Buy it digitally and you will also get a fine remix from label regular and Canadian Fairmont. He runs the Beachcoma label, has worked with cult outlet Border Community over the years and mixes up dark disco and goth into his own fresh sounds. His remix here is more direct and driven, with powerful drums and well sculpted synths making it another great rework.
This is a unique sounding package featuring plenty of heavyweight names and marks another cultured outing from the always considered My Favourite Robot label.
Selected Quotes:
“…a trudging acid cut that proves that three minds are better than one.” Mixmag UK “…a collection of late-night hypnotic grooves with tripped-out synth lines and slicing percussion.”XLR8R “…a heavy hitter that stands out.””…peak time weapon.”Earmilk “…eine Slow Jam der Extraklasse…”Groove “…DAF meets Depeche Mode meets Jeff Mills” FAZE“…suona ancora più aliena con un andamento meccanico scandito dalle voci filtrate che non accompagnano lo svoglimento”DJ MAG IT “su postura psicodélica y medio chamánica, generando un espacio para la estética oscura, cálida, fresca” DJ MAG LA
Supported By: Daniel Miller, Sasha, John Digwed, Acid Pauli, Tim Paris, Ivan Smagghe, Kaspar Bjorke, Vidis, Charlotte De Witte, Damian Lazarus, Paco Osuna, Ramon Tapia, Craig Bratley, Undo, Sid Le Rock, Sean Johnston, Kiki, Solomun, Voytek, Maceo Plex, Erol Alkan, Thomas von Party, AME, Chloe, Heretic, Bird Of Paradise, Kezokichi, Justin Wilson, Reza Athar, Juan Soto, Acid Washed, Justin Robertson, Damon Jee, Mijo, Richard Norris, Alejandro Molinari..
Radio Airplay: Deutschlandradio Kultur, Delta FM, FM4, Radio Z, Ibiza Global Radio, Hoxton FM, Radio Partygroove, Flux FM, Global Communication, Bruzz FM, Byte FM, Golden Wings Radio, Kane FM, Berlin Soul, Nice Radio, 5UINTO, Radio Resonance, Mots Radio, BR Zündfunk, Radio Funkwerk, Republic 1003 (GR), Radio 3 (ESP), Tsugi (FR), Mutant Disco (HRV), Hoxton FM (UK), Kane FM (UK), Golden Wings Radio (ARG), Delta FM (ARG), Bruzz FM (BE), Nice Radio (FR), Radio Partygroove (IT), Antena 3 (PO), Ibiza Global Radio (ESP),…
Tracklist: Man2.0 – Fire In The Skies (Montcosmik Remix) Roommates – RAAW Pino – NYX BlowEnder – The Phase (Damon Jee Remix) Alda – Night Wolf Rodion & Local Suicide – Abu Dhabi (My Favorite Robot Remix) Pete Callard – Reign In The Selfies Heretic – Rhomboid Theus Mago, Ali X – Naked Twist Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33s – Bajo La Luna (DJs Pareja Remix) Moderna Y Theus Mago – Papa En Roy Deltawerk – Sample
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